The accident occured en route to the cemetery
Four people have reportedly lost their lives in an accident involving a pickup truck carrying mourners during the funeral of Phillipa “Yaa Baby” Frimpong, the 21-year-old TikToker allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend, GH Kobby.
Videos shared on social media from Yaa Baby’s funeral, which was happening on July 5, 2025, showed the overloaded pickup following the hearse en route to the cemetery.
Shortly after, more videos showed the pickup vehicle overturned on the road while bodies were strewn across the road as rescuers and passersby rushed to assist the injured.
Yaa Baby had gained rapid attention online before her tragic death in June 2025, and her passing prompted a large funeral procession.
It was during this emotional journey that the fatal accident occurred.
Although the cause of the crash is not yet known, early reports suggest the vehicle may have been speeding or unable to cope with the load.
What happened to Yaa Baby:
Philippa Frimpong, known online as “Yaa Baby” (or sometimes “Shugar”), was a vibrant 21‑year‑old TikTok star from Tanoso, a suburb of Kumasi.
Yaa Baby first gained public attention through GH Kobby, a notable TikTok and Snapchat influencer. The pair had been dating for approximately six months.
On June 10, 2025, the couple, accompanied by two friends, Kojo Emmanuel and Michael Kabutey, visited Seker, a village near Yeji in Ghana’s Bono East Region.
Things turned deadly when GH Kobby reportedly retrieved a loaded pump-action shotgun from his vehicle.
Witnesses say he accidentally discharged the weapon, fatally injuring Yaa Baby. Despite attempts to revive her, she passed away at St. Mathias Hospital.
Her sudden death sparked widespread grief within her inner circle and across social media.
Conversely, GH Kobby’s father expressed sorrow but affirmed that his son must remain in custody while the legal process unfolds.
Watch the videos below:
Four (4) people are reportedly feared dead after a pickup escorting the remains of Yaa Baby, the young woman allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend at Yeji was involved in a fatal accident en route to the cemetery for burial.
Credit : Ya media pic.twitter.com/AGAiIfhpXq
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) July 5, 2025
Tragedy strikes at the funeral of the late Philipa Frimpong aka Yaa Baby, as pickup truck transporting a group of youth to the cemetery crashed at Kumasi IPT.
Four persons are currently feared dead with several others injured. pic.twitter.com/a1ETnwIIDJ
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) July 5, 2025
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